Thurso Weather in October

What's the weather like in Thurso (Scotland) in October 2024?

The climate in Thurso during October can be summarized as cool and damp.

October is in the fall / autumn in Thurso and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Thurso weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 11.9°C 53.4°F
Nightly temperature 5.9°C 42.6°F
Average temperature 8.9°C 48°F
Daily sunshine 3.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 101 mm 4 ins
Rainy days 22 days
Sea temperature 11.8°C 53.2°F
Humidity 87%
Windspeed 22kph 14 mph

On average October is the 4th wettest month of the year in Thurso with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Thurso

Thurso average temperature in October

October rainfall

Thurso average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Thurso average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Thurso in October 2024.

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Thurso weather stats

Thurso weather statistics
Hottest month: August 15.9°C 60.6°F
Driest month: May 54mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: April 5.4hrs
Coldest month: January 5.8°C 42.4°F
Wettest month: November 119mm 4.7ins
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